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I am hemophiliac and have dhs implanted in my femur, but these days have on and off pain in thigh muscle. xray shows dhs is intact. muscle infarction?

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Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

No: The dynamic hip screw may be loose.

Answered 2/9/2014

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A member asked:

I am hemophiliac and have dhs implanted in my femur, but these days have on and off pain in thigh muscle. xray shows dhs is intact. muscle infarction?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

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